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Attala County, MS
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Attala County, Mississippi.
Population
17,526
Land area
735sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Attala County
Attala County at a glance
- Attala County is 62% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,639 a year, 9% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,600 (38% below Mississippi) and median rent is $825 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Kosciusko (6,933), Sallis (212) and Ethel (206).
Local data for Attala County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Attala County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,639
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$104,600
Prices +11.5% in a year
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,338), German Americans (359), Scottish Americans (302).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,061
4,585 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$112M
FY 2026, $6,263 per person
PPP loans
$25.7M
793 loans, 3,588 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Attala County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Attala County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
444
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Attala County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Attala County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Attala County, MS?
- Kosciusko is the largest city or town in Attala County, with about 6,933 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Attala County?
- Attala County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39067, 39079, 39090, 39160, 39192.
- What is the population of Attala County, MS?
- About 17,526 people live in Attala County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Attala County?
- Attala County borders Madison County, Neshoba County, Yazoo County, Leake County, Winston County, Holmes County, Carroll County, Montgomery County, Choctaw County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023